Severe Weather in the Central U.S.; Critical Fire Weather in the Southern Plains

Severe thunderstorms are expected to form today from northern Oklahoma into southern Minnesota. Very large hail and tornadoes will be the initial threats this afternoon, then transition into a wind threat tonight. Gusty winds, warm temperatures, and very dry conditions will create a Critical Risk of fire weather across portions of the southern Plains today. Read More >

Current conditions at

Ely, Ely Airport (KELY)

Lat: 39.295°NLon: 114.84528°WElev: 6257.0ft.

Clear

46°F

8°C

Humidity 36%
Wind Speed W 6 MPH
Barometer 30.07 in (1018.29 mb)
Dewpoint 21°F (-6°C)
Visibility 10.00 mi
Wind Chill43°F (6°C)
Last update 23 Apr 11:05 AM PDT
Extended Forecast for

Ely NV

  • Today

    Today: Sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind around 10 mph.

    High: 55 °F

    Sunny

  • Tonight

    Tonight: Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.

    Low: 26 °F

    Mostly Clear

  • Friday

    Friday: Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.

    High: 61 °F

    Increasing
    Clouds

  • Friday Night

    Friday Night: Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.

    Low: 32 °F

    Mostly Cloudy

  • Saturday

    Saturday: Scattered showers after 11am.  Snow level rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon.  Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 58 °F

    Scattered
    Showers

  • Saturday Night

    Saturday Night: Showers.  Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    Low: 32 °F

    Showers

  • Sunday

    Sunday: Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7500 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.

    High: 49 °F

    Rain Showers

  • Sunday Night

    Sunday Night: Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm.  Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.

    Low: 28 °F

    Scattered
    Showers then
    Isolated
    Showers

  • Monday

    Monday: Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible.  Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.

    High: 53 °F

    Scattered
    Rain/Snow
    then
    Scattered
    Showers

Detailed Forecast

Today
Sunny, with a high near 55. North northwest wind around 10 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 26. North northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming south southwest after midnight.
Friday
Increasing clouds, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph.
Friday Night
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 32. West southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming south southeast after midnight.
Saturday
Scattered showers after 11am. Snow level rising to 8100 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 58. East wind 5 to 15 mph becoming southwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Saturday Night
Showers. Snow level 8300 feet lowering to 7700 feet after midnight . Low around 32. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday
Rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7500 feet. High near 49. Chance of precipitation is 80%.
Sunday Night
Scattered showers, mainly before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet lowering to 7200 feet after midnight . Mostly cloudy, with a low around 28. Chance of precipitation is 50%.
Monday
Scattered rain and snow showers before 11am, then scattered rain showers. Some thunder is also possible. Snow level 7000 feet rising to 7600 feet in the afternoon. Partly sunny, with a high near 53. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Monday Night
Isolated showers before 11pm. Snow level 7800 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 31.
Tuesday
Partly sunny, with a high near 58.
Tuesday Night
Scattered showers. Snow level 8100 feet. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 33. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Wednesday
Scattered showers. Snow level 7900 feet. Partly sunny, with a high near 57. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Ely NV
 39.26°N 114.89°W (Elev. 7021 ft)
10:06 am PDT Apr 23, 2026
11am PDT Apr 23, 2026-6pm PDT Apr 29, 2026
 
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